:o OOOOHHHHHWWWWMMMMMM.

I am picking up signals that my bass will be done this week, and that Gard is going to send me some new pics to update everyone with.

Really though, I am constantly amazed at all the guys in this group of Roscoeites.

I thought that I wouldn't possibly be able to have G.A.S for another wood combination considering the fact that I have a pretty wide variety of top and body woods. But every time I see one of the basses that you guys have coming, I can't help myself.

Is it just me, or do Roscoes just keep getting more beautiful and amazing every day.

I never was that much of a spalted top fan, but HOLY CREEPING CRUD Gardman, those new tops you put up are UNFREAKINGBELIEVABLE!!!!!:ninja:

Forgive me, I forgot to introduce myself, My name is Joel B. and I am a Roscoeholic.:bassist: :bassist:

Thanks Gard for the updated pics;) ;) :hyper:

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Wha Hoppen????

Joel -

Your neck is in the batch that will be getting final shaped next week. The body is not in a very "photogenic" state, as it is between coats of paint right now, and very chalky looking. Once it's going into final sanding/buffing, I'll send you a couple shots of it and the neck to drool over and taunt your fellow bassists with.

:cool:

:hyper: :hyper: YIPEEEEEEE!!!!!!!:D :D

:o Ooooowwwwmmmmmm. The stars are aligned properly now Venus is in the house of wooten, and Stanley Clark is aligned properly with Jacotarius.

I feel certain that a new bass will be coming my way shortly.

Anticipation ohhhh anticipa aaay shunnnnn, it's making me waittttttt.:D :D

What says the Gardfather??? :D :D

An unconfirmed sighting was made of one SKB 3005 serial #5471 today, all that this reporter was able to capture was a fleeting photograph of a headstock, apparantly ready to be sprayed one last time with finish before being fretted.

:ninja:

Here is that photograph:

:hyper: :hyper:

I knew it, the stars are aligned perfectly today.

Now, Venus better get out of Wooten's house before his wife finds out or ole' Vic is gonna have some " 'splaining to do".

Thanks Gard for the update. I just have one more famous reporter quote to add. " Oh , the humanity!!!! :D :D

...there is a great disturbance in the force...as if a million voices all cried out at once and were silenced...

...no...wait...

BUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRP!!!!!!!!!!!!

...just gas.

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Ya HOOOOOOO!!!! I love the pics, can't wait to play her, BUTTTTTTTTTT........

I orderd Nordies for the pickups, and the pics show Bartolinis.

I know it's an easy fix, so I am still over the moon about the way she looks.

How does she play? Talk to ya soon. Have a great weekend, and thanks for all your help Gardfather:D :D

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Ya HOOOOOOO!!!! I love the pics, can't wait to play her, BUTTTTTTTTTT........



.....so where are the pic's Joel?

let me try this now. Remember, it will have nordies in it soon.
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well, there is the back and neck, now I guess I'll try for the front.

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Ta Daaaa!! Full gestation, and a Star is born!!:hyper: :hyper: :D :bassist:

And the piece de resistance.

I am also going to have THG make me some wooden controll knobs out of amboyna for her.

The eight months were worth the wait. Just a little tweaking, and she is the girl of my dreams.

For now;)

Now a full run down of the components:
Skb 3005
Swamp ash body
amboyna burl top
wenge fretboard
wenge/maple/wenge wedge neck
Demeter 3 band Pre amp
diamond wood nut
(Nordstrand) Pickups
Keith and Gard magic dust.

Wow...gorgeous.

And the piece de resistance.

I am also going to have THG make me some wooden controll knobs out of amboyna for her.

The eight months were worth the wait. Just a little tweaking, and she is the girl of my dreams.

For now;)

Now a full run down of the components:
Skb 3005
Swamp ash body
amboyna burl top
wenge fretboard
wenge/maple/wenge wedge neck
Demeter 3 band Pre amp
diamond wood nut
(Nordstrand) Pickups
Keith and Gard magic dust.

Awesome looking bass!
The THG knobs will look great. Roger did an excellent job on some for my Roscoe!

Damn, thats SMOKIN!

What's happening down there Gard? Do you have the crew on a special diet or something. Stuff looks better and better every day!!

Wow... drool...

Thanks guys, I am really pleased with the way it turned out.

It doesn't screem " Look at me " , but is very classy and still, in my opinion beautiful.

Keith and Gard always seem to do things better than what you imagine when you start the process of getting a custom bass from them.

I can't wait until I get to play it.

:D Hi Gard, just wondering if ole dusty top was back home yet for her new voice.

If so, how does she play/sound? I really do value your input, so if ya get the chance to try her out, if you could give me a description of her characteristics I would really appreciate it.

Thanks again for all of your help. :bassist: :bassist:

Joel, according to the tracking info, she'll be here Monday.

:)

I did play her a bit, and she's pretty snarly even with the Barts, with the Nordies, she's be REAL snarly!

:D

...I'm getting an impression...

...I see a brown truck, a big brown truck...pulling up in front of Joel's house....a guy in a brown uniform gets out carrying a large tan box....he is walking toward Joel's front door....

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He wouldn't make it to the front door!:hyper:

...I just hope Joel don't hurt the poor dude...

;)

Gard!!!!!!!!!

Have you ever been kissed by a man??:D

I really thought that I was prepared to calmly evaluate this bass, but I just can't.

I am a perfectionist. I demand greatness from myself and expect it from others. In other words, my expectations are VERY high.

I have come to expect to be dissapointed when my imagination meets reality. NOT THIS TIME!! :D

Everything about this bass FAR exceeds my highest expectations. I am truly overwhelmed. I literally am numbed by this instrument.

Thank you Keith and Gard.

There were some things that I thought I would have liked to have done to this bass after I placed the order, and when it arrived, to my amazement, there they were, in the flesh,err... wood.

I will post some pics in a little while, I am just to excited to take them right now.

By the way I made my wife go to the door for the UPS driver. I was afraid he would leave with the wrong impression if I french kissed him. I live a little too close to San Francisco for that. :D :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

...I just hope Joel don't hurt the poor dude...

;)

Gard!!!!!!!!!

Have you ever been kissed by a man??

I really thought that I was prepared to calmly evaluate this bass, but I just can't.

I am a perfectionist. I demand greatness from myself and expect it from others. In other words, my expectations are VERY high.

I have come to expect to be dissapointed when my imagination meets reality. NOT THIS TIME!!

Everything about this bass FAR exceeds my highest expectations. I am truly overwhelmed. I literally am numbed by this instrument.

Thank you Keith and Gard.

There were some things that I thought I would have liked to have done to this bass after I placed the order, and when it arrived, to my amazement, there they were, in the flesh,err... wood.

I will post some pics in a little while, I am just to excited to take them right now.

By the way I made my wife go to the door for the UPS driver. I was afraid he would leave with the wrong impression if I french kissed him. I live a little too close to San Francisco for that.

...it appears my concerns were valid, but that Joel was able to avert disaster...

;)

:D

He couldn't take pictures because he probably had to change underwear!!!:hyper: